Letters to the Editor
Truly disgusting
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, As a strong advocate for womens rights I should have been horrified at Kelly Picks allegations on One News on Monday night but instead I found myself wondering how, when I have lived in the Cook Islands my entire life, did she become one of our top athletes and Ive never even heard […]
We all have a closet full of regrettable moments
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I totally agree with the letter titled Who are we to judge in the Cook Islands News (November 16). I saw Jack Cooper enjoying every moment of his cheap opportunity on Fiji News describing in full detail Zacs accidental misbehaviour at his bar. How sad, taking advantage of a young mans vulnerable moment. […]
A moral compass that is bust
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read the letter by Dont judge with a combination of disappointment and disbelief. The writer states that Guildford has seen his mistakes and apologised. Well he has apologised and promised to sort himself out several times before for other very public meltdowns. It seems he is incapable of keeping his word. I […]
Accept his apology
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was peeved to hear on the TV last night Kelly Picks comment that shes seeking compensation from Zac for his verbal abuse on her. Get over it, Kelly, that is not the Cook Islands way of doing things, to seek monetary compensation for oneself and your so-called charity organisation. I dont mind […]
Get on with real news
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, You have sold papers, the lot from TVNZ and TV3 scored themselves a nice junket, Ms Pick got her five minutes of fame (well, 10 minutes, I believe Barb dragged it all out again on One News last night?). Sigh, so will you now please get on with some real news? Look around […]
Great place for bullies
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Our newspapers and talkback in NZ are rife at the moment with stories of young Zac Guildfords misdemeanours on your beautiful island. I think generally we all agree that this young man with so much potential needs help to continue to realise his career as a professional sportsperson he is going to need […]
Isnt it time we left him alone?
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Sorry Zac, didnt you know you came to a country where we dont make mistakes? No one has ever gotten drunk and walked around naked in a public place, wait no actually Ive seen that happen a couple of times. No one has ever punched anyone unprovoked, oh wait Ive seen that happen […]
Police image tarnished worldwide
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor I am totally disappointed that the Cook Islands Police chose not to take any criminal action against Zac Guildford. If this scenario would have occurred where I am in charge of the police department, and I chose to do nothing, I would be sacked and rightfully so. Granted Zac Guildford apologised for hitting […]
Pastoral message to Zac Guildford
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Kia Orana in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ. I write to help and support Zac Guildford in his ordeal here in Rarotonga and in what he does now. John 10.10 declares, The Thief does not come except to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have […]
Where was the real harm done?
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have read with, initially, horror and disgust, then amusement, to disinterest and boredom, to eventually not reading at all, about Zac Guildford. No one condones his actions, and time will tell just what price he has to pay, or whether his debt will ever be paid off in some eyes. I certainly […]
Let the punishment fit the crime
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The police have been severely criticised over their handling of the Zac incident, however, to be fair, the police did not receive any formal complaint at the time of the Trader Jacks incident and had no knowledge about the alleged assault. Police dont have a crystal ball so unless someone speaks up, how […]
Zac having a good laugh
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, How pathetic can the Acting Commissioner be? He says police do not have sufficient evidence to lay charges against Guildford, how pathetic. Are the Trader Jacks witnesses not sufficient enough to support the evidence? What about the witnesses at the airport? I can list a whole lot of others but I will not […]
CI Police 0, Zac Guildford 10
Wednesday 16 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Today, Tuesday 15 November at 0900, I listened to Radio NZ news. On it Zac Guildford was giving an interview to reporters at Auckland International Airport, regarding his (criminal) behaviour in Rarotonga last Thursday night. The same Tuesday morning at 0940 I read the CI News front page and read: If Guildford is […]
My gosh!
Wednesday 16 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The recent Zac Guildford saga highlights once again the soft attitude of the local police towards New Zealand celebrities. If Guildford was a local I bet your money he would have been prosecuted at the very least, with a charge of indecent exposure and held in custody for a few days with bail […]
Who are we to judge?
Wednesday 16 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It has come to my attention that the media press has kept the country updated on the Zac Guilford incident which occurred last week Thursday (10-11-11) as have some locals. I must admit it does make for good news, but to the rest of us is it really necessary to make a mockery […]
Seconds dont count in paradise
Tuesday 15 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was surprised to read a letter to the editor about the speed zone in Muri. It is rather disturbing to read that drivers cant or wont drive that slow. Dont forget its the law. If someone is not able or willing to respect the traffic laws he/she should be disqualified from driving. […]
Excuses and pathetic apologies
Tuesday 15 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Personally I think that this Zac Guildford rampage was dealt with somewhat foolishly. Yes okay he is young and was thrown into the spotlight suddenly but that is still no excuse for a childish act. He is old enough to think wisely or even outweigh his actions. Knowing that he has become an […]
Lets help pick Zac Guildford up
Tuesday 15 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am a young Cook Islander who has been in NZ for the past couple weeks. While here in NZ it has been inevitable over the past few days to avoid all the media hype about Zac Guildfords drunken antics in Rarotonga. We hear of him being drunk, naked and a violent display […]
Bulls thank hosts
Monday 14 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, From the bottom of our hearts, we the NZ based Tauae Bulls management and players, would like to say Meitaki Maata to Papa and Mama Tupa for their generous hospitality, coach Nooroa Tupa, our sponsors for our beautiful gifts of pareu, pate and eis not forgetting our free dinners every night. Your behind […]
Flying the Cooks flag at Presidential golf
Monday 14 November 2011 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This week from the 15th to 20th November the beginning of the Presidential Cup between the USA and the Internationals will be held here in Victoria at the Royal Melbourne international golf course. The likes of Tiger Woods and his former famous caddy New Zealander Steve Williams will be here, and Williams will […]
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